ShakesPeers: A Shakespeare-Inspired Community Salon
Inspiration. Connection. Community. Fun! ShakesPeers.
A space for theatre lovers, artists, and the Shakespeare-curious to gather, explore, and connect.
What is ShakesPeers?
ShakesPeers is a monthly Shakespeare-inspired salon series hosted by Full Circle Theatre. It is not performance based. It is not a workshop. What is it? It is a fun, low-pressure opportunity to gather with your theatre community, audience and artists alike. We explore the Bard’s works and get to know each other through discussion, activities, and silliness. The ultimate goal is to build a strong, engaged theatre community that can come together outside of shows.
No Shakespeare experience needed – just come to play!
Upcoming Event: Second Annual Holiday Bash
It’s finally here – our second annual holiday party just for gig workers, theatre artists, and general FCT fans! For December's ShakesPeers, we’re mixing it up. We're not going to explore text... we're going to socialize, dab some daubbers, and be generally full of mirth. Join us for an evening of fun, Shakespearean vibes, and community at The Joyce on 4th.
The Quick Details:
Date: Sunday, December 7
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Joyce on 4th (506 24 Ave SW, Calgary) - in the Basement Event Room
Tickets: Pay-What-You-Will
The Less Quick Details:
Here’s what we’ve got planned:
Shakespeare-Themed Bingo
Our version of Bingo sort of combines bingo and a personal scavenger hunt, but trust us… it’ll be easy and festive fun. Plus... prizes! Awesome prizes!
White Elephant Gift Exchange
It wouldn’t be a holiday party without a gift exchange! Bring a wrapped gift worth $20 to join in the fun and see what you end up taking home—silly, surprising, or delightful!
Delectable Food and Beverages
No food or drink will be provided - but you have the ability to order whatever you like from the full Joyce on 4th menu! Please note that a 18% auto-gratuity will be added as we are a large group.
Tickets are whatever you would like to pay, so grab yours now and secure your spot at the theatre party of the season!
Let’s eat, drink, and be merry—like it’s 1599!
(Note: If cost is prohibitive and you would still like to attend, please use the discount code BILLYSHAKES to access complimentary tickets)
Past ShakesPeers
Our past events include:
November 2025 – A Fireside Chat featuring Jenn Taylor
October 2025 – The Speech’s the Thing: Unpacking Monologues
September 2025 - Roles in a Bowl reading of Shrew
June 2025 – Roles in a Bowl reading of Midsummer Night’s Dream
May 2025 – Scene Exploration 2.0
April 2025 – Fooling Around
March 2025 – The Women of Will
February 2025 – The Speech’s the Thing: Unpacking Monologues
January 2025 – Hold Your Destiny: Vision Boards & Tarot
December 2024 – Holiday Bash: a Gig Worker’s Holiday Party
November 2024 – Scene Exploration Night
October 2024 – Roles in a Bowl reading of Much Ado About Nothing
FAQs
Who can attend?
Anyone! Shakespeare lovers, theatre people, the Shakespeare-curious, friends, lovers, enemies – this is a place to meet new people, have great discussions and nerd out.
Do I have to read or perform?
Nope! Some events involve reading text aloud, but there’s never any pressure to perform. Many people simply come to listen and join the discussion.
Is there a cost?
Most salons are pay-what-you-will or free, with donations welcome to help support future events.
Will there be drinks and snacks?
Yes! We are big believers in the idea that food brings us together on a human level! All salons include a reasonably priced concession or are hosted at venues with drinks available for purchase.